Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2013

January 21, 2013 6:55 AM

People gather around the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Park King Memorial following a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

People gather around the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Park King Memorial following a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

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A large portrait of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. is posted near the entrance during an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

A large portrait of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. is posted near the entrance during an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Worshipers hold hands as they sing "We Shall Overcome" at an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Worshipers hold hands as they sing "We Shall Overcome" at an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The ... more

Maggie Terrell, center, of Albany, holds hands with fellow worshipers as they sing "We Shall Overcome" at an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Maggie Terrell, center, of Albany, holds hands with fellow worshipers as they sing "We Shall Overcome" at an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. ... more

Alexis Shelton, left, 7, from Meands and her older sister Arica Shelton, background, 9, stand as members of the choir and clergy members process in at the start of an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Alexis Shelton, left, 7, from Meands and her older sister Arica Shelton, background, 9, stand as members of the choir and clergy members process in at the start of an interfaith worship service at Bethel ... more

The Rev. Nina Nichols, pastor of Christ Church United Methodist, addresses those gathered for an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Rev. Nina Nichols, pastor of Christ Church United Methodist, addresses those gathered for an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, ... more

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Members of the MLK Combined Choir sing during an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Members of the MLK Combined Choir sing during an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Pamela Sharpe, music director of the MLK Combined Choir directs the choir as they perform at an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Pamela Sharpe, music director of the MLK Combined Choir directs the choir as they perform at an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, ... more

Decillius Blankenship, Jr. of Troy reads a excerpt from Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech at an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Decillius Blankenship, Jr. of Troy reads a excerpt from Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech at an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, ... more

The Rev. Elgin Joseph Taylor, Sr., pastor of Sweet Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, preaches during an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Rev. Elgin Joseph Taylor, Sr., pastor of Sweet Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, preaches during an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Worshipers stand as they sing out during an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the service raised money for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Troy area youth or adults who wish to pursue advanced education. Over $1,800 was raised through the offering. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Worshipers stand as they sing out during an interfaith worship service at Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Troy, NY. The offering at the ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Anavie Hicks, left, leads classmates in singing, "I Celebrate MLK" during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Anavie Hicks, left, leads classmates in singing, "I Celebrate MLK" during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in ... more

Kindergartener Alondion Johnson groves to the musical selection during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Kindergartener Alondion Johnson groves to the musical selection during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, ... more

Anavie Hicks, center, joins classmates in singing, "I Celebrate MLK" during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Anavie Hicks, center, joins classmates in singing, "I Celebrate MLK" during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in ... more

Anavie Hicks, center, joins classmates in singing, "I Celebrate MLK" during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Anavie Hicks, center, joins classmates in singing, "I Celebrate MLK" during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in ... more

All students participate in a Martin Luther King chant during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

All students participate in a Martin Luther King chant during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. ... more

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All students participate in a Martin Luther King chant during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

All students participate in a Martin Luther King chant during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. ... more

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Kindergartener Karina Abrahams reads part of the timeline of Dr.King's life during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Kindergartener Karina Abrahams reads part of the timeline of Dr.King's life during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 ... more

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Mailayah Boccanfuso joins members of the fifth grade choir sing the "I Have a Dream" song during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday Jan.18,2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Mailayah Boccanfuso joins members of the fifth grade choir sing the "I Have a Dream" song during a Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at the Albany Community Charter School on Friday ... more

Tiffany Andrews-Woodside, the 2012 Sunday Best Contestant from BET-TV, sings during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. Following the event, people marched to the Lincoln Park King Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Tiffany Andrews-Woodside, the 2012 Sunday Best Contestant from BET-TV, sings during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. ... more

Tuskegee Airman Herbert Thorpe accepts the New York State 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, presented to him by RoAnn Destito, commissioner of the State Office of General Services, during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. Following the event, people marched to the Lincoln Park King Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Tuskegee Airman Herbert Thorpe accepts the New York State 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, presented to him by RoAnn Destito, commissioner of the State Office of General Services, during the ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Singer and musician Joshua King, 12, performs the song ?Precious Lord? during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. Following the event, people marched to the Lincoln Park King Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Singer and musician Joshua King, 12, performs the song ?Precious Lord? during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, ... more

Musician Nagihr Nijel Jones, 11, plays the drums as he performs during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. Following the event people, marched to the Lincoln Park King Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Musician Nagihr Nijel Jones, 11, plays the drums as he performs during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in ... more

Members of the Buffalo State Chamber Choir perform during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. Following the event, people marched to the Lincoln Park King Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Members of the Buffalo State Chamber Choir perform during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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The Rev. Cordelia Wallace, senior associate pastor and First Lady of Agape Cathedral in Brooklyn, delivers the keynote address at the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. Following the event, people marched to the Lincoln Park King Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The Rev. Cordelia Wallace, senior associate pastor and First Lady of Agape Cathedral in Brooklyn, delivers the keynote address at the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire ... more

Members of the Capital District Community Voices of Praise choir perform during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. Following the event, people marched to the Lincoln Park King Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Members of the Capital District Community Voices of Praise choir perform during the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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The shadows of people attending the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center are projected on a wall as they stand for a musical number on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. Following the event, people marched to the Lincoln Park King Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The shadows of people attending the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center are projected on a wall as they stand for a musical number on Monday, ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Members of the Albany Police force and state troopers lead the Beloved Community March to the Lincoln Park King Memorial following the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Members of the Albany Police force and state troopers lead the Beloved Community March to the Lincoln Park King Memorial following the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Syaira Liverpool, 9, of Albany marches in the Beloved Community March to the Lincoln Park King Memorial following the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Syaira Liverpool, 9, of Albany marches in the Beloved Community March to the Lincoln Park King Memorial following the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Observance at the Empire State Plaza ... more

Icesis Hinkson-Serrano, 8, of Albany, looks over the statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Park King Memorial following a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Icesis Hinkson-Serrano, 8, of Albany, looks over the statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Park King Memorial following a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Albany, NY. (Paul ... more